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big_country509's avatar
big_country509
Explorer
Jan 29, 2021

Entry level toy hauler, forest river vs heartland?

Hi all.
Me and the wife recently purchased a new can am x3, and want to upgrade the toy hauler to get a little more living space now that were going more often.

I dont want to spend big money on a trailet at this point in my life, but can easily afford the entry level models im looking at (budget of 30k, can push higher as needed).

So far, the floorplan of the heartland lithium 3116 has really caught our eye.

In my circle, forest river products are considered garbage, so ive been attmepting to avoid looking at them. Are heartland any better?

Looking for 14'+ storage space, front bedroom, single slide. Id be open to suhgestions on models and brands!

Thanks
Toy Haulers
  • dsrace's avatar
    dsrace
    Explorer
    Jan 31, 2021
    klutchdust wrote:
    wopachop wrote:
    I dont like my 2013 FR stealth. The installers at the time did horrible work that is to the point of being dangerous. 2nd owner so not much I can do but repair things as I come across them.


    Something one must realize is trailers, motorhomes or whatever are rattling and working their way loose as you move down the road. I've been around entry level RV's and top shelf and they ALL have issues. I had a 32ft. gooseneck wells cargo, went to a "C" for 6 years then went back to a TH again. Both TH I went with a strong frame as a first priority a strong frame as a first priority. The Wells I installed 12 ft. of living quarters. It served us well, my 2nd TH I went with the work and play. They start with a cargo trailer and go from there.Appliances are replaceable, its the main structure I care about.



    that statement says it all! anything labeled ultra light is no good.
  • klutchdust's avatar
    klutchdust
    Explorer II
    Jan 31, 2021
    wopachop wrote:
    I dont like my 2013 FR stealth. The installers at the time did horrible work that is to the point of being dangerous. 2nd owner so not much I can do but repair things as I come across them.


    Something one must realize is trailers, motorhomes or whatever are rattling and working their way loose as you move down the road. I've been around entry level RV's and top shelf and they ALL have issues. I had a 32ft. gooseneck wells cargo, went to a "C" for 6 years then went back to a TH again. Both TH I went with a strong frame as a first priority. The Wells I installed 12 ft. of living quarters. It served us well, my 2nd TH I went with the work and play. They start with a cargo trailer and go from there.Appliances are replaceable, its the main structure I care about.
  • wopachop's avatar
    wopachop
    Explorer
    Jan 30, 2021
    I dont like my 2013 FR stealth. The installers at the time did horrible work that is to the point of being dangerous. 2nd owner so not much I can do but repair things as I come across them.
  • valhalla360's avatar
    valhalla360
    Navigator
    Jan 30, 2021
    I don't think there is much difference in brands.

    We picked up a small Gray Wolf Toy Hauler back in October (22RR). We've been in it full time since then with over 4000 miles towing. Just a few very minor items (door adjustment, outside shower door adjustment, reseal bottom of shower enclosure).
  • dsrace's avatar
    dsrace
    Explorer
    Jan 30, 2021
    honestly i don't think there really too much different these days. the big part of the equation will be finding one with full width cargo of 14' and a min of 4k lbs of ccc. i couldn't find either with out going over 40'. i found dune sport custom builds to spec so i went that route. it won't be done until aug. i have owned 2 wolf pack toyhaulers, 1 genesis supreme and one keystone. the wolf pack's were def superior to the others!
  • dedmiston's avatar
    dedmiston
    Moderator
    Jan 30, 2021
    Congrats on the new x3. Ours is about to have a birthday (three years). I couldn't love this thing more.

    Get ready to spend a few bucks on accessories (lower doors, roof, light bar, radios, whips, etc.).
  • Two_Hands's avatar
    Two_Hands
    Explorer
    Jan 29, 2021
    I used to own a Heartland fifth wheel. My brother owns a Forest River fifth wheel. He insists he will never buy another Forest River product. I would buy another Heartland RV.
  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
    Explorer
    Jan 29, 2021
    Never mind the brand as they're all built the same way. Instead, look for the floorplan you can't live without and go from there.

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